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From Rubble to Resilience: Lessons in Urban Disaster Recovery
Students from 12 countries and 13 universities explored urban disaster recovery in 2024 at the Istanbul Center.
In Fall 2024, the Global Columbia Collaboratory, in partnership with Columbia Global Center Istanbul, brought together undergraduate students from 12 countries and 13 universities to explore the theme "Rising from the Rubble: Post-Disaster Recovery and Resilience." Through seminars, small group meetings, and collaborative projects, students engaged with Columbia faculty and NGO professionals to examine recovery and resilience efforts in Türkiye’s earthquake-affected regions.
As part of the program, students worked with three Türkiye-based NGOs—Maya Foundation, ASAM, and the Center for Spatial Justice and delivered projects to support their ongoing work in the region.
